Manufacturers must continue to look overseas for sales if they are to survive the current economic downturn, according to Black Country Chamber of Commerce.Read
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has welcomed the signing of a £23 million contract between Staffordshire-based company JCB and a Russian civil engineering contractor.Read
The manufacturer of London black cabs – now becoming almost as famous on the streets of Beijing as they are in the UK – has reported vehicle sales down by more than a third.Read
Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya has used the opening of the Research Council UK’s first office in India to press the case for applied maths as a weapon in the war against terrorism. Read
According to the latest figures from the National Bureau of Statistics, China’s economy is slowing quicker than anticipated. India, too, is feeling the impact.Read
One of Birmingham’s leading barristers’ chambers has stepped up its pursuit of direct links with India in preparation for the deregulation of India’s legal market.Read
The decision by Tata to exit from its Nano production facility in West Bengal is a sign companies investing in India will need to pay heed to state politics. Read
Hong Kong offers good prospects for growth for companies in the West Midlands looking to invest in the region, the province’s director of trade and investment has said.Read
While much of Europe and the United States struggles to cope with the fallout from the credit crunch and cooling domestic markets, Romania remains an attractive investment location for UK and other businesses.Read
GapGuru, the India gap year service, is searching for school leavers, graduates and career breakers in the West Midlands to take part in its Interns4India programme.Read
China is perceived to be one of the most attractive destinations for foreign direct investment, according to a new survey, although its reputation may be at risk from the impact of recent tax reforms.Read
Warwickshire car maker Aston Martin is suffering from the economic downturn but is hoping to offset weakness in the UK and United States with bigger sales in emerging markets – with the Middle East a key target.Read
